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SMU Cox Spears Institute Appoints Former Shondaland Leader to Global Ambassador Role

by | Jan 15, 2026
Megha Tolia's new role is designed to expand the institute’s international reach and amplify its mission to empower the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. She'll continue in her role as a co-founding director of the Spears Institute alongside her husband, Nirav Tolia, founder and former CEO of Nextdoor.
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Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth
by | Jan 15, 2026
North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch. Here are our editors' picks. Plus, you'll find more selections to "save the date."
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Opportunities for North Texas Innovators
by | Jan 15, 2026
You'll find deadlines coming up for a new accelerator program; and many more opportunities.

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UNT Health, TechFW Renew Partnership to Drive Regional Health Innovation
by | Jan 14, 2026
Backed by funding from the Texas Legislature, the collaboration aims to connect researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors to speed the development of new technologies that can move out of the lab and into real world applications.
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Newcomer and Relocation Guide: The Insider’s Guide to Dallas‑Fort Worth

by | Jan 7, 2026
Here's your guide to life in Dallas-Fort Worth. You'll find a big-picture look at communities, culture, jobs, schools, entertainment, and the great outdoors.

Discover why Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing regions in our digital edition.
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UTA Engineers Develop Soft Robotic Exoskeleton to Reduce Workplace Injuries
by | Jan 3, 2026
A study found the air-powered wearable reduced muscle activity by as much as 22% during lifting tasks, pointing to a potential way to ease strain in industrial settings.
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UT Dallas’ WindSTAR Secures NSF Grant To Advance AI-Driven Wind Energy Research
by | Dec 29, 2025
A five-year NSF award to the Center for Wind Energy Science, Technology, and Research supports new work using AI to reduce turbine defects, improve reliability, and strengthen the U.S. energy grid.
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SMU Researchers Scale Juicebox-Sized Infrasound Sensor to Expand Field Research
by | Dec 27, 2025
The portable, pocket-sized Sapphire microbarometer detects low-frequency waves from events like earthquakes, explosions, and ocean activity nearly 500 miles away.
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